The Immortal Warrior: From Reverse Engineering to Forging Swords for the Country

Chapter 201 Seeing through the future development of science and technology
According to Zhang Zhipeng's test data, after using the active destructive element explosive device, the destructive intensity of the railgun's shells increased by at least 1.5 times.

Originally, the railgun was just a kinetic weapon.

Now, because of the active destructive element explosive device, it has also become a weapon with large-scale explosive destructive power.

A railgun shell weighing more than ten kilograms has enough lethality to exceed 50 kilograms of TNT.

Approximately equivalent to 5 155 howitzers.

Of course, its kinetic energy penetration is also quite powerful. Under the powerful impact, it can penetrate 600 mm of homogeneous armor without any problem.

After Zhang Zhipeng developed the active destructive element explosive device in the laboratory, he immediately conducted a test on the military exercise field of the Qin Provincial Military Region.

He used a railgun to fire a projectile using an active destructive element explosive device 5 kilometers away, which penetrated a 600 mm thick steel plate and caused a violent explosion.

Shrapnel can fly up to a thousand meters away.

Almost all the dummies placed within 100 meters around the target steel plate were affected by shrapnel or even directly destroyed.

This explosive power is much greater than the 155 howitzer.

When doing this test, Liu Guosheng, head of the Naval Equipment Department, was present.

Liu Guosheng would run to Chang'an almost every other day.

After arriving, I went into Zhang Zhipeng's laboratory.

Of course, in addition to Liu Guosheng, Li Yunfeng, the head of the Army Equipment Department, also came frequently.

But during the test, Liu Guosheng happened to come over that day.

After Liu Guosheng watched the entire test process, he exclaimed: "Comrade Zhipeng! Your active damage element is really powerful!"

"With this thing, wouldn't a single railgun strike be able to cause heavy damage to a destroyer?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said, "It should be possible, right?"

"But I'm afraid we still need to test it to know exactly how it will work."

"But it seems that the armor of today's warships is not very thick, right?"

During World War I and even World War II, warships were still competing for armor thickness.

At that time, the armor thickness of ironclad ships was often at least 200 mm or more.

For warships at that time, a few heavy shells would not cause much damage to them.

But it's different now.

With the popularity of missiles, today's warships, no matter how thick their armor is, will be severely damaged by a missile.

Therefore, the current missile defense has been changed from thickened armor to anti-missile devices.

Let anti-missile missiles and close-in defense guns defend the warships.

If all lines of defense are breached, the battleship will have no other option but to wait to die.

Liu Guosheng smiled and said: "Indeed, the armor of today's warships is very thin, and they are basically all brittle."

Zhang Zhipeng said: "If our railgun attacks at a speed close to Mach 10, then the current warships should not be able to defend it, right?"

Liu Guosheng nodded and said, "It's definitely impossible to prevent it."

"In fact, if it exceeds Mach 5, it is difficult for the anti-missile system to intercept. The response speed of the close-in defense artillery is not that fast."

"So, I want to say that if our railgun is really on the ship, it will really be invincible."

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Unfortunately, it consumes too much power."

"It requires at least one power station with an installed capacity of 30 megabits, and supercapacitors with strong power storage capabilities."

"So, it's also restricted."

Liu Guosheng puffed up his chest and said, "It's already very good!"

"It's easy to build a 30-megawatt power station on a large warship. It only requires a little space for other equipment!"

"If a railgun can fire 500 times continuously, it will be much more useful than a missile."

That's true.

Even on the 055 destroyer in the previous life, there were only 112 hair hanging devices.

Some of the vertical pits have four bombs in one pit.

But adding them all up, there are actually only three to four hundred missiles at most.

Missiles with a range of more than 200 kilometers cost at least 200 million dollars.

However, for railguns, one shell only costs tens of thousands of dollars, which is really cheap.

Moreover, a railgun can carry a lot of shells at one time. It is no problem to carry several thousand shells, and it is very safe.

But as for missiles, they can only reach the sky with a few hundred at most.

Therefore, if the railgun is really mature and can be used on ships, it will definitely be a strategic-level weapon.

As long as the power of the railgun is strong enough, in principle, there is no upper limit to the shooting distance.

It's no problem at all to hit the road for hundreds of kilometers.

If precision guidance is added, it will be even more powerful. All incoming fighters and missiles can be killed.

After locking on to the target, one round of saturation attack can easily kill it.

It really shouldn't be too easy.

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Let's try to put the railgun on the 055 drive that is being developed and designed."

"Comrade Guosheng, you also know that when we designed the 055, we actually took the railgun into consideration."

"Even when we designed the second aircraft carrier, we also considered the railgun."

"I'm really looking forward to it! I look forward to seeing the railgun being tested after it is carried onto the battleship, haha!"

In fact, Western countries have studied railguns earlier.

As early as the 1920s, Gallic Chicken designed a railgun.

Later, Lao Mo invested huge amounts of money and manpower in this aspect.

They are eager to make breakthroughs in the development of railguns.

They have even built a prototype gun for testing on land.

However, after working on it for many years, they were unable to solve many technical problems, such as the ablation damage of the track, little progress in the development of supercapacitors, etc., and in the end they were unable to achieve breakthrough results.

They finally had to give up.

So, why is it that after the 90s, it seems that we can no longer develop any advanced weapon systems?

This is because their deindustrialization has been accelerating since the late 80s.

They have become a model of financial nation-building through and through.

Their best talents are not interested in industrial development, but are keen on becoming lawyers, doctors, financial investment banking or the Internet industry.

Because the money comes quickly and the salary is high.

There are no outstanding talents to engage in research and development. The financial chaebol almost completely controls it.

It is strange that they can produce epoch-making military products.

……

After developing the active damage element, Zhang Zhipeng turned around and worked on the super generator for a while.

However, in the end no breakthrough was achieved.

At this moment, the shipyard called him.

Director Liu Yongqiang told Zhang Zhipeng that the design work of the second aircraft carrier and 055 large drive has basically been completed.

However, some tasks still require Zhang Zhipeng to preside over.

Zhang Zhipeng flew to the capital.

When he got off the plane, he found that the person who picked him up was Zhao Bingkun.

Zhang Zhipeng was very surprised and hurriedly shook hands with Zhao Bingkun and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhao, why are you here to pick me up at the airport?"

Zhao Bingkun said with a smile: "Why can't it be me?"

"Although I have stepped down from the position of director, I am still a member of the Science and Technology Committee!"

"I'm still using my remaining energy, haha!"

"As people get older, they can't be idle anymore. They still have to be active. I also strive to live a few more years and give out a few more years of light and warmth."

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I have wanted to see you for a long time, but I have been busy."

Zhao Bingkun's hair should have been dyed before, so it was black and looked young.

Now he has almost a full head of silver hair.

However, the spirit is still quite good.

But somehow, Zhang Zhipeng felt a little sad.

Thinking about it carefully, it has been more than 8 years since he wore it.

Time flies really fast.

However, he felt that he was worthy of this era and his own life.

Zhao Bingkun waved his hand and said, "I know you are busy! Look at how much you have done in the past two years!"

"I should take the initiative to see you, haha!"

"You kid, what's going on, do you still want to drop the golden bean?"

Zhang Zhipeng was very embarrassed when Zhao Bingkun noticed tears in his eyes.

He quickly wiped his eyes with a handkerchief and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for so long, maybe I'm a little excited."

"Haha! I made Uncle Zhao laugh."

Zhao Bingkun patted Zhang Zhipeng on the shoulder and said, "You are also a temperamental person, haha!"

"Did you suddenly feel that my time is running out when you see my gray hair, so you suddenly feel emotional?"

Zhang Zhipeng quickly waved his hand and said: "No, no! With your current physical condition, I think you can live another hundred years, haha!"

Zhao Bingkun laughed loudly and said, "Only that bastard lives so long!"

"I have long taken life and death lightly!"

"I feel like every extra day I live now is earned!"

"I'm so happy! I watch my country become stronger every day!"

"This feeling is so wonderful."

The two of them got into the car while talking.

In the car, Zhao Bingkun said: "I came to pick you up this time, mainly because the superiors want to hear your suggestion on the development of our technology."

"In the past few years, our country has developed so fast."

"However, we are still lagging behind in many areas."

"In this case, we have been under the control of others recently."

It turned out that the leader wanted to see me.

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Actually, there are not many places where they can get our necks stuck."

"We don't have to care about their aggressiveness at all."

"Just the last bit of madness."

"We just need to stabilize ourselves and continue to develop, then the final victory will definitely belong to us."

Zhao Bingkun laughed, nodded and said, "Your confidence is very contagious."

"Because it's you who are dragging this country forward!"

"To be honest, I'm very emotional right now."

"Thinking about more than eight years ago, we were really too behind."

"At that time, we had almost no hope!"

"However, we have come step by step and made up for our shortcomings little by little." "Especially when I boarded our own aircraft carrier and watched the fighter planes roaring and taking off one after another, that feeling of pride, It really comes out of nowhere.”

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I didn't expect Uncle Zhao to have already visited the aircraft carrier."

"Hey! That aircraft carrier is no longer fragrant."

"Wait another year and our electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier will be launched!"

"When you look at it again at that time, you will have a different perception."

As he spoke, the car arrived at the leadership office.

When Zhang Zhipeng and Zhao Bingkun got out of the car, they saw the leader walking down the steps not far away.

The leader walked steadily and smiled, waving to Zhang Zhipeng and Zhao Bingkun as he walked.

Zhang Zhipeng hurriedly nodded and smiled, and walked quickly over with Zhao Bingkun.

Of course, he couldn't go in front of Zhao Bingkun, but had to be slightly behind by half a body.

This is also a sign of respect for the elders.

"Comrade Zhipeng! Hello!" The leader greeted Zhao Bingkun, then held Zhang Zhipeng's hand tightly and shook it again and again.

Zhang Zhipeng quickly said hello with a smile: "Hello! Leader!"

"It's a pleasure to report to you."

The leader said: "I'm inviting you here today, mainly to ask some questions."

"For national development, we still need to make long-term plans, right?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and nodded and said: "Yes, yes! Only with a sound scientific plan can we develop better."

As he spoke, the leader took Zhang Zhipeng's hand and walked slowly back to the reception room to sit down.

After sitting down, the leader asked Zhang Zhipeng what work he was doing recently.

Zhang Zhipeng made the report with a smile.

His work during this period mainly consisted of two parts:

One is working on the design of aircraft carriers and 10,000-ton engines.

The other piece is to study electromagnetic rail guns.

Both efforts have yielded good results.

In fact, these leaders all know it.

However, when Zhang Zhipeng spoke in person, he still listened with interest.

Especially when he heard about the railgun, he became even more happy.

"This is good stuff!"

"Except for a little electricity, the other costs are very low."

"And the effect is huge."

“It would be great if we could study them all.”

"Comrade Zhipeng, when do you think everything will be done?"

"I hope our battleships can all be equipped with this good thing!"

"And if our tanks can use this weapon, their firepower on land will be invincible!"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Leader, if we install the railgun on the battleship, I think we can do this now."

"However, if you want to install it on a tank, it is estimated that it will not be possible within a few years."

"The main reason is that the electrical energy cannot keep up."

"It needs to be paired with a powerful power generation device."

"However, I think that if we build fortress artillery on land, we can start implementing it."

The leader smiled and said: "Then hurry up and do this."

"According to what you just said, doesn't it mean that as long as the battery is sufficient, we can even travel thousands of kilometers without any problem?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said: "Theoretically there is no problem at all."

"You only need to design the launch trajectory so that it flies in space for a period of time like a missile and then enters the atmosphere. It can even fly thousands of kilometers. There is no problem!"

The leader nodded thoughtfully and said, "If you put it this way, this railgun can even fire rockets!"

Zhang Zhipeng gave a thumbs up and said with a smile: "That's right! You still have a bright eye! According to the principle of the rail gun, it is indeed possible to launch rockets!"

"If a railgun is used to launch rockets at some point in the future, it will make rocket launches cheaper and the cost will drop significantly. Moreover, it will also be more environmentally friendly!"

"It's not just about launching rockets. In fact, missiles can be cold-launched using the principle of electromagnetic guns. In that case, the missiles can fly farther, the launch tubes will be cleaner, and the efficiency will be higher."

"In short, this electromagnetic gun is quite useful."

"When it matures, it can even subvert the model of war."

The leader nodded and said with emotion: "Comrade Zhipeng, you have made extraordinary contributions to our country!"

"Look, almost all areas of our scientific and technological development have your huge efforts and contributions."

"I invite you here this time just because I want to make a plan with you."

"I want to hear your opinion. What are the main directions of future technological development?"

"We also need to start planning and assigning tasks as soon as possible!"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Currently we are in the era of information technology revolution."

“This information revolution is equivalent to the third industrial revolution!”

"It is mainly reflected in electronic computer technology."

"Although we started relatively late in this area, we are currently considered a leader in the information revolution."

"We are leading the world in overall computer technology."

"Of course, even so, we cannot take it lightly."

"This information revolution is divided into several stages. The first stage is the computer Internet; the second stage is the mobile Internet revolution."

"Seizing these two opportunities, we can reach the top of the world step by step!"

"Next, we will usher in the era of artificial intelligence, and artificial intelligence will make the world undergo earth-shaking changes again..."

Zhang Zhipeng explained in detail the future development of science and technology.

In short, he analyzed all the trends in technological development in various aspects.

The leader nodded repeatedly as he heard this, and said with a smile: "Comrade Zhipeng, I feel like you have seen hundreds of years into the future at once!"

Zhang Zhipeng said: "Leadership, this is mainly because the development of science and technology follows rules."

"As long as we follow the rules and make deductions, we can discover the general direction of future scientific and technological development."

"The development of human society is accelerating!"

Zhang Zhipeng lamented that before the first industrial revolution, the development of human science and technology was very slow.

However, in the past hundred years or so, the development of human science and technology has been simply dazzling.

So much so that Zhang Zhipeng was thinking: Where is the end point of technological development? Is the development of science and technology a blessing or a disaster for mankind?

No one can tell.

However, the development of science and technology is indeed destroying the old moral and social order and even family relationships.

Sometimes I don’t dare to think deeply!

But even so, technological civilization must be in the hands of China! Because, only in this way can mankind have hope!
This is something Zhang Zhipeng firmly believes.

The leader smiled and nodded and said: "Comrade Zhipeng, I want to give you a task now: please compile a detailed science and technology development plan. Do you think it is okay?"

Zhang Zhipeng puffed up his chest and readily agreed.

He smiled and said: "No problem!"

"I can do this."

"If we do this well, it will be of great benefit to the development of the country."

The leader said: "Yes, this is a major matter related to the national economy and people's livelihood for future generations."

"After much thought, I still think it would be more appropriate to leave this matter to you."

"Also, I said, you can call me directly in the future or come to see me directly."

"I really want to see you often and have a good chat with you."

Zhang Zhipeng said: "Thank you very much for the leadership's trust."

"Then I will bother you often in the future."

The leader laughed, waved his hand and said, "Why are you called Nao Nuo? Talking to you makes me feel at ease! I welcome you very much!"

The leader specially left Zhang Zhipeng to have a light meal.

After the meal, Zhang Zhipeng and Zhao Bingkun walked out together.

Zhao Bingkun said with a smile: "The burden on your shoulders is even heavier."

"However, after listening to your words today, I feel like I can see the sun from the clouds."

"The fog of the future disappeared in an instant."

"The leader emphasized again today that I hope you can call him often and go see him."

"You should also take the initiative."

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "Compiling a plan is not a big task."

"However, this matter is indeed a bit troublesome."

"As for taking the initiative to meet with the leader, in my opinion, when the leader needs information, he will naturally be summoned."

"It's no fun to trouble the leader every time, haha!"

Zhao Bingkun smiled and pointed at him with his finger and said, "You are the only one with many reasons."

"Actually, the leader hopes that you can give him regular advice. This will help make the policies more scientific and reasonable, right?"

Zhao Bingkun personally sent Zhang Zhipeng to the Ship Research Institute.

After seeing Zhang Zhipeng, Liu Yongqiang said with a smile: "Comrade Zhipeng, you are here. We have been looking forward to your arrival for a long time."

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said: "I, the reason why I didn't come over for a long time is because I was afraid that if I came over, it would disturb your normal thoughts."

"You've all done a good job. Although I haven't come over to take a look, I'm always paying attention to your design drawings."

Zhang Zhipeng asked Huaxing Company to build a powerful online database among key national research institutions.

Once this database has a key, it can be logged in and used across the country.

The design drawings produced by the ship research institute must be uploaded to this database.

Zhang Zhipeng, on the other hand, takes time to take a look every day.

He has already given the design framework and general ideas for the new aircraft carrier and the 10,000-ton drive.

Collaborators from the shipyard and other units only need to follow Zhang Zhipeng’s ideas to design and improve the detailed components.

For these professionals, this job is actually not too challenging.

The test is patience and meticulous work spirit.

Overall, the ship design team did a really good job.

Liu Yongqiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "We are mainly worried that our design content will deviate from your design ideas."

"As long as you agree, then we'll be relieved."

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I think you will still have to design some large ships independently in the future. Only in this way can you truly be on your own."

Zhang Zhipeng had already seen all the drawings, so he immediately threw himself into the intense work without writing any ink. His current job is integration.

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